November 11 / 12.15 Newcastle (AW)

12.15

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Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Cock O’The North EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5207.82
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Cock O’The North EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,500gns foal; by Due Diligence; unraced dam out of Listed-placed 1m-8.5f winning half-sister to US 8.5f/1m1f Grade 3 winner Pachattack; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Diligent Resdev

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ayr Bronze Cup winner in 2024 who also posted some good efforts without winning in 2025; beat one on his return in 7f Haydock handicap after nine months off but he should strip sharper now.

10/1

9th

2

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Diligent Resdev

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won the 2024 Ayr Bronze Cup in fine style (6f, good); 0-5 in 2025 but looked to retain all his ability; conditions won't be an issue and he has run well first time out in each of his seasons of racing; chance.

7/1

3

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Sandown

Diligent Resdev

10st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 4yo who won the Ayr Bronze Cup last September and has run well in defeat on all four starts this season, most recently third of 13 at York (7f, good to firm); there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9253

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-4, best efforts when placed over 7f at Kempton (AW) and Newmarket; shapes as if this return to 6f will suit (first attempt since debut) and sets the form standard, albeit not a daunting one.
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6th

6

(5)

25th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Eulace Peacock

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

in touch with leaders towards near side

33/1

6th

7

(10)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:43 Newmarket (July)

Eulace Peacock

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Martin Dunne

Showed promise for Andrew Balding last year but he's struggled in last two runs, including when last of nine on recent stable debut at Kempton (6f, AW); mark is falling but he's now 0-8 and has questions to answer.

25/1

9th

9

(5)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Eulace Peacock

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Martin Dunne

Some promise for Andrew Balding last season but his two runs this year have been underwhelming; sold for 26,000gns in May; best watched on stable debut.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros yearling, 165,000euros 2yo; closely related to 7f AW winner Monsieur Jumbo; dam French 1m1f/10.5f winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Peace Envoy; check the betting.
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5th

5

(2)

2nd May 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:20 Doncaster

Sherman Tank

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

165,000euros 2yo; half-brother to 7f AW winner Monsieur Jumbo; shaped nicely on 6f Tapeta debut last November and sets the standard the newcomers are aiming at for a yard that boasts a decent record here down the years.

2/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd May 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:20 Doncaster

Sherman Tank

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

165,000euros 2yo; half-brother to 7f AW winner Monsieur Jumbo; shaped nicely on 6f Tapeta debut last November and sets the standard the newcomers are aiming at for a yard that boasts a decent record here down the years.

2/1

3rd

7

(4)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

12:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sherman Tank

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

40,000euros yearling, 165,000euros 2yo; closely related to 7f AW winner Monsieur Jumbo; dam French 1m1f/10.5f winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Peace Envoy; check the betting.

7/1

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
360,000euros yearling; Showcasing half-brother to four winners, notably useful Lucius Tiberius (1m2f); dam French 1m-1m2f winner (including 2yo/Listed); major stable; good credentials.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Altmore

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Didn't kick on for William Haggas and, following an encouraging stable debut (7f, AW) in July, he never got going when last of nine to Good Heavens at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 6-1) three weeks ago; questions to answer.

11/1

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Altmore

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Edward Bethell

Won 6f handicap here (soft) for William Haggas just under a year ago; didn't kick on for that yard but it was an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; same mark and shapes like he's worth another go at 1m.

5/1

Form: 9

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped better than bare result in 7f contest on heavy ground at Newmarket last week, tiring after leading until over 1f out; may well benefit from this drop in distance and should take well to this surface, being a brother to this yard's very useful AW performer Lord Of The Lodge; interesting with improvement on the cards.
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4th

1

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Jackson Street

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Regressive gelding who's having his first run in a sprint since this time last year and is drawn widest; well held back from a break on turf here a fortnight ago (7f) but will be happier back on Polytrack should they go hard in front.

12/1

6th

9

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Jackson Street

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Both wins have been on AW; returns from a break and best watched unless there is a market move.

9/1

7th

2

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Jackson Street

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Attwater

Scored over C&D just before Christmas and went close to following up back here 12 days ago; a further 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent another bold bid in his current mood.

100/30

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showcasing half-sister to three winners, notably New Show (7f-1m4f including 2yo/Bahrain); dam 5.7f-1m winner (including 2yo/Group 1); sole filly in the field; heed the market signals.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(11)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noisy Music

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner in August and closely matched with Hilltop on run here last month; stall 11 draw means that form may not be reversed here, though.

6/1

5

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noisy Music

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Michael Appleby

Won this last year off 1lb lower and took her record over C&D to 121 when going in off 2lb lower one month ago; often dropped in and likely will be again from the outside stall; holds decent claims.

3/1

3

(5)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noisy Music

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael Appleby

Narrow C&D winner off a pound higher mark last September (only just beaten over C&D next time); not in quite such good form this year, best run when second at Southwell in June (7f); fared less well there last time but quite interesting back here (course record is 2124).

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000euros yearling; by Soldier's Call; dam 7f 2yo winner, out of Italian 6f Group 3 winning half-sister to Italian 5.5f 2yo Listed winner Cool Contest; market instructive.
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13th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Wetherby

Walter Mitty

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield on inner

10/1

13th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Wetherby

Walter Mitty

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield on inner

10/1

8th

7

(8)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Walter Mitty

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

In rear in two C&D events late last year and he's been gelded since his eighth of ten behind Fletchers Dream last time; has plenty to find here and minor handicaps will be more suitable.

25/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a couple of 7f events, latest here; holds poor claims on form.
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7th

7

(3)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Doncaster

Old Bailey

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Tailed off when tried over 1m2f this month and has now been unplaced all eight starts; continues to slide down the weights but it's hard to build a case for him.

20/1

13th

6

(2)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:03 Leicester

Old Bailey

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Soundly beaten on all seven starts but there was a hint of promise when upped to 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) last time, when he was denied a clear run and kept on nicely; perhaps this further step up in trip will help unlock some of the potential in his useful pedigree.

10/1

7th

1

(5)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:50 Doncaster

Old Bailey

9st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

Form: 40

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability over 7f at Chester in June but was soundly beaten over this C&D two months ago; gelded since; needs improvement to open his account at the third attempt.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(12)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Indication Court

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Deborah Faulkner

Handled heavy ground best when winning a claimer easily at a big price in May; hit hard by the assessor for that and he finished well held for his new yard last time.

16/1

4th

9

(4)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:40 Ffos Las

Indication Court

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Deborah Faulkner

Sprung a 40-1 surprise in a 3yo claimer at Leicester 26 days ago (7f, heavy); whether he can reproduce that for his new yard under these faster conditions is questionable.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £99.81

Selections

NEWMARKET:

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RP RATINGS:

Eulace Peacock

The Times:

Noisy Music

Daily Mirror:

Sherman Tank

SPOTLIGHT:

Jackson Street

Telegraph:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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POSTDATA:

Eulace Peacock

The Guardian:

Eulace Peacock